tool for tiny torx screws?

[sdowney717]

I tried allen hex wrenches, small screwdrivers, cant get it.
So where do you get a tool for this? Will autozone sell it?

The star shaped hole is around 1/16 inch

 

[sdowney717]

ok, I found this and it will be free shipping which makes me think it is really cheap to make.
Who would have something local?
http://www.homedepot.com/buy/tools-hardware/hand-tools/husky/6-piece-hex-screwdriver-set-114546.html
edit
apparently the store has it in stock.

 

[haugy]

Do you have a Northern Tool or Tractor Supply around you?

I have a large set of torx bits and I know I got them from a walk in store. Don't remember which, but I only go to Northern Tool, TSC, and Lowes. So I would bet you could find some in one of those.

 

[ishiboo]

ok, I found this and it will be free shipping which makes me think it is really cheap to make.
Who would have something local?
http://www.homedepot.com/buy/tools-hardware/hand-tools/husky/6-piece-hex-screwdriver-set-114546.html

Torx screws are very common, Auto Zone has quite a few torx screwdrivers/bits/etc., as do any other auto parts stores/hardware stores.

 

[slickgt1]

A computer store will have the small ones.

 

[stout1]

I picked up a torx screwdriver with 4-5 smaller than normal bits at Sears.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I've got one of these for working on computers:
http://www.frys.com/product/5272107

 

[bart1]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032FOUPG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[May Pop]

Harbor Freight has a tiny set down to T5 tamper resistant for about 5 bucks.

 

[4StarCstms]

DUnno if you want to spend the $$ but I got mine off the S/O truck - comes in handy for electronics work, like taking cell phones or Camera's apart .

 

[jhelrey]

Sears has them...

 

[BigAl62]

Try Radio Shack or look for an electronics parts supplier near you. I have a Fry's Electronics by me and they have all kinds of small screwdriver type tools (torx, hex, etc.). I think they do mail order too.

 

[NWphotog]

Home Depot has my favorite. Under $6.

[URL="http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100087664/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053" http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100087664/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053][/URL]

 

[Gary S]

Sears has them...

That is where I got mine. Sears has some very small individual screwdrivers with torx ends.

 

[blh]

I have had the one from Home Depot for several years. Really handy for electronics and some computers.

 

[burnitwithfire]

You don't need to spend a fortune for small torx bits. Small screws usually aren't torqued to 100ft-lb so you don't need high quality tools. I'd rather strip the tool than such a small screw. It would be a PITA to extract.

 

[Sick Puppy]

How about these? $30NZ

Cat#: DSNZ_T6337 - DSE 30 Piece Compact Mini Bit Set

Bits Include:
- Flat blade : 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0mm
- Philips head : Nos 000, 00, 0, and 1
- Torx style : T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, T15, and T20
- Hex style : 0.7, 0.9, 1.3, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 and 4.0mm
Heck, I think from memory, it even comes in its own case!

Reality is that tool places may not have much in the way of these, they're too darn small! Electronic / PC shops will stock more of these...

 

[fr0mastaj]

I take it you are looking for a micro screwdriver set?

If so, I would highly recommend the Wiha sets - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000T9QZAQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I recently purchased the slotted/phillips set from GJ recommendations, and they are absolutely awesome.

 

[jeffk14]

Home Depot has my favorite. Under $6.

[URL="http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100087664/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053" http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100087664/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053][/URL]

Lowes sells that exact same one, only it's branded Kobalt. Like the Husky, it's about 6 bucks.

 

[Jeff]

$12 on Amazon:

 

[weadjust]

$12 on Amazon:

same set at Harbor Freight is $9.99 using a 20% off coupon will get it down to $8.00

http://www.harborfreight.com/100-piece-security-bit-set-91310.html

 

[Alchymist]

$12 on Amazon:

Same set $9.99 at HF ...I have this set -OK for the price.

http://www.harborfreight.com/100-piece-security-bit-set-91310.html

 

[PeteW]

I have this set for my everyday tools. The small precision set (which is removable from the full size kit) has never failed me.

These are easily some of my favorite screwdrivers.
http://pbtoolsus.thomasnet.com/viewitems/interchangeable-sets/pb-8515-allrounder-31-tools-in-one?

 

[Alchymist]

same set at Harbor Freight is $9.99 using a 20% off coupon will get it down to $8.00

Looks like you type faster than I do!

 

[Sick Puppy]

If you do a google image search for "Mini bit set", it comes up with a lot of hits... click on one that looks the biz and go from there.

 

[BlackLead]

If you're trying to remove a small screw from an electronic device, go ahead and get the screwdrivers for the tamper-proof screws and avoid the headache. Also, the bit sets may not have the reach to get into the small holes the screws are probably recessed in. And if you for some reason decide to get the bit set from Harbor Freight, check all the hole locations in the bits to make sure they're actually centered.

Been there, done that.

 

[Sick Puppy]

True actually, some of them recessed holes can be a pain in the **** - any more than a few centimetres you're better of with a screwdriver, but then the length can also be a problem... get both!

Most of the sets I've seen on this thread though are normal bit sets - the one I posted isn, it's for smaller screws... Ooh, found another one, at $16NZ:

(If this thread is still up an running and the pic disappears, I'll relink with a photobucket one)

Surely there must be some of these in the states somewhere? Taiwan make shedloads of these, some of them have to get to the states...

 

[Torque1st]

I have several sets in many configurations. They all failed me when I ran into some 5-sided Torx type screws the other day. Now I am looking for those. I hate not having the right driver.

 

[Sick Puppy]

5 sided torx? You mean pentalobe?

Got pics?

edit: what I came here for is that in the Tools form the Old World thread, page 187 (if 40 posts a page), post number 7477, there isa nice looking Athlet set with torx from T5 - T20. Might be worth a look - from memory they are also Taiwanese in manufacture (if the angled bit holder is anything to go by), but from a German company... warning though, the guy bought a lot of gear and took a lot of pics!

 

[Torque1st]

Pentalobe would be correct and no pics. The shape was just like a 5 lobe Torx fastener. I figure it was just another security screw someone was using. It had the center pin also like a security Torx.